Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches
France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casting spells to protect Lionel Messi and the rest of its national squad.
Why Don’t More Underdogs Contend for the World Cup Title?
Roster depth and a punishing schedule are just two of the factors that teams like Morocco and Croatia must overcome.
Morocco Gave Everything in the World Cup Semifinal. It Needed a Little More Against France.
On some level this will always be Morocco’s World Cup, the one that made it a trailblazer, a record breaker, a watermark that will not fade.
France Is the First Country in Over 20 Years to Qualify for Consecutive World Cup Finals
Brazil was the last to do it, making three straight finals from 1994 to 2002.
Theo Hernandez, France’s Goalscorer, Stepped Up After His Brother, Lucas, Fell
Lucas Hernandez was lost for the tournament when he injured his knee in France’s opener.
Why Is Antoine Griezmann France’s Most Important Player?
Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France.
Messi and Argentina Are Headed to the World Cup Finals
Defying age and his opponents, Lionel Messi gets a little help from his friends.
How Many Times Has Argentina Been to the World Cup Finals?
Lionel Messi has never won a World Cup, but he now gets another chance.
These Soccer and World Cup Movies Have Big Goals
Soccer movies are often eclectic and at times unclassifiable, drawing from multiple continents and genres.